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today, the militants have fired hundreds of rockets into israel. the renewed attacks saw to justify. -- sought to justify. >> it is the occupation responsible for the war that it started. it will pay the price. defenseis israel's system. it could not cope with the sheer number of rockets. dozens got through. two women and a member killed when their hse to direct it. were killed when their house took a direct hit. >> my government has instructed the defense forces to conduct surgical strikes against the terrorist infrastructure in gaza. this is why israel will continue to take whatever action is necessary to defend our people. >> this is what the israelis call a surgical strike. an underground hamas, launching site taken out with pinpoint accuracy. israel has been accused of killing in a sense, too. -- innocentsm, too. the father insists there were no militants or missile sites in the area. >> we are civilians. around our house, all are civilians. no one is firing. >> egypt has denied reports to be arranged a truce. >> for more on the high stakes of
today, the militants have fired hundreds of rockets into israel. the renewed attacks saw to justify. -- sought to justify. >> it is the occupation responsible for the war that it started. it will pay the price. defenseis israel's system. it could not cope with the sheer number of rockets. dozens got through. two women and a member killed when their hse to direct it. were killed when their house took a direct hit. >> my government has instructed the defense forces to conduct surgical...
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taking to the fight to the heart of israel. set to receive britain's backing, syriana's new opposition leaders have talks in london. and the unmistakable sound of led zeppelin. we talked to jimmy page about their special honor in the u.s. >>> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. we begin with dramatic developments in the middle east. palestinian militants have fired a rocket all the way to jerusalem for the first time in decades. they have also targeted tel aviv. israel has risen but by calling up reserve troops and stepping up its bombardment of gaza. in a moment, a report from the gaza strip were there more civilian casualties today. first, we have this report from tel aviv. >> today, and the heart of israel, sirens scream for people to take cover from rocket fire. the past 24 hours have come as quite a shock. even for the million israelis living close to gaza, fear is part of their daily lives, the mortar and rocket fire have increased dramatically. one young couple went out to look at
taking to the fight to the heart of israel. set to receive britain's backing, syriana's new opposition leaders have talks in london. and the unmistakable sound of led zeppelin. we talked to jimmy page about their special honor in the u.s. >>> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. we begin with dramatic developments in the middle east. palestinian militants have fired a rocket all the way to jerusalem for the first time in decades. they have also...
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organization that tries to destroy the state of israel is supported by iran. the palestinian authority must decide. hamas and peace don't go together. >> after decades of failed talks, he has become increasingly frustrated with u.s. efforts to mediate the middle east peace deal. peace between palestinians seems his priority. >> for weeks, tension has been rising between iran and the west. the obama administration imposed even more sanctions. the move comes amid growing tension of the nuclear ambitions. what impact will this increased financial pressure have? these latest sanctions are on the central bank. is there any sign at all of them falling to increase pressure? >> they subjected them to enough pressure to moderate this nuclear ambition. so far, we haven't seen a ing nuclearran change impressions. heobama has said here tha t is prepared to exercise options should they arise. how do you read that? >> and they don't want to take military action, and in the year 2012, it is unlikely whether by the united states or israel. when you talk to members of congress
organization that tries to destroy the state of israel is supported by iran. the palestinian authority must decide. hamas and peace don't go together. >> after decades of failed talks, he has become increasingly frustrated with u.s. efforts to mediate the middle east peace deal. peace between palestinians seems his priority. >> for weeks, tension has been rising between iran and the west. the obama administration imposed even more sanctions. the move comes amid growing tension of...
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is israel planning a spring attacks against iran? new reports show increased tensions over the nuclear program. teargas, rocks, of violence in egypt as protesters take to the streets as anger over the football deaths rages. a bitter freeze covers europe and this cold is dangerous. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. iran's supreme leader has warned that any attempt to attack his country's nuclear program will meet a full-scale response. his comments come a day after israel's defense minister told a security meeting that time was running out to hold iran's nuclear ambitions. american officials, including the defense secretary leon panetta, have expressed concern that israel might be this is in itself for an early attack on the islamic republic. -- might be positioning itself for an early attack on the islamic republic. >> the ayatollah has a large audience for his words and now his warnings. he suggested that iran has threats of its own that it can impose against the threats. he told supporters that new amer
is israel planning a spring attacks against iran? new reports show increased tensions over the nuclear program. teargas, rocks, of violence in egypt as protesters take to the streets as anger over the football deaths rages. a bitter freeze covers europe and this cold is dangerous. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. iran's supreme leader has warned that any attempt to attack his country's nuclear program will meet a full-scale response. his comments come a day after...
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the other country iran says is responsible is israel. >> israel has not denied it. it is actually good to carry out these activities because they don't need to go to war with iran if they can set the program back by sabotaging nuclear facilities. >> and just last week, you wrote that if there are new mysterious attacks, the climate for conflict will be hotter. you couldn't have been more right in terms of the attacks. >> since the attacks are public, international media is covering it and it is embarrassing to the iranian government. that the foreign government can operate in its territory at will. the pressure builds on security forces to do something about it. they can claim that they have never did in the bud. pretty soon, they begin to retaliate. in a much more open way that they have done in previous acts of assassinations is probably a signal that they are likely going to begin retaliating for these attacks. >> what can the united states do to try to bring the attention down? that tactic was changed from the white house's stand point. he seems to have lost the
the other country iran says is responsible is israel. >> israel has not denied it. it is actually good to carry out these activities because they don't need to go to war with iran if they can set the program back by sabotaging nuclear facilities. >> and just last week, you wrote that if there are new mysterious attacks, the climate for conflict will be hotter. you couldn't have been more right in terms of the attacks. >> since the attacks are public, international media is...
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. >> protesters targeted his connection with israel. for years, he was the middleman in negotiations between egypt and israel. and any connection is deeply unpopular with most egyptians. >> of the fear from the muslim brotherhood is that the candidacy is part of the townhouse high remnants of the old regime to cling to power. >> they have decided to step down from power. >> the former intelligence chief was made vice president hare it has he appeared on television to announce his departure from power. >> of this is the latest sign of the growing confrontation between if the islamists and the ruling military ha. they're putting down a marker saying this is what is going to happen. this is just the beginning. thus of the demonstration comes six weeks before the first round of the presidential election. the battle for power is beginning to heat death. egypt could face a turbulent summer. handoff and norway is a bracing itself for the trial of the man accused of being behind the massacre of 77 people off into a tax last summer. he is expect
. >> protesters targeted his connection with israel. for years, he was the middleman in negotiations between egypt and israel. and any connection is deeply unpopular with most egyptians. >> of the fear from the muslim brotherhood is that the candidacy is part of the townhouse high remnants of the old regime to cling to power. >> they have decided to step down from power. >> the former intelligence chief was made vice president hare it has he appeared on television to...
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there are any number of scenarios where there are significant spillover effects toward israel, turkey, and the growth. >> both sides seem to be expecting an escalation in the violence. >> and other news around the world, 30 people have been killed in northwestern pakistan by a bomb explosion. more than 60 people are reported wounded by the blast. local officials say the pro- government militia seems to be the target. the international criminal court has given libya more time to consider whether it will send his son to the hague. libyan officials were supposed to decide by today, but it has been extended to january 23. now the south africa where there are consequences. there is a stampede of applicants. a woman was trampled to death. students have been hoping to submit last-minute applications. >> still looking during the pile of rubble. thousands of potential applicants stood outside the campus for days. there are only 800. >> people who were pushing because they don't understand what is happening. >> there was a lot of pushing a, a lot of screaming. >> apparent that died it was on th
there are any number of scenarios where there are significant spillover effects toward israel, turkey, and the growth. >> both sides seem to be expecting an escalation in the violence. >> and other news around the world, 30 people have been killed in northwestern pakistan by a bomb explosion. more than 60 people are reported wounded by the blast. local officials say the pro- government militia seems to be the target. the international criminal court has given libya more time to...
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israel has said that we have to do something. now, you have in the space of a few weeks, we have israel saying that they have to take action. we know that the military leadership in israel is against action but what the defense minister and the foreign ministers seem to be for it. meanwhile, the u.s. is also shifting its view. one day, saying that all options on the table, the other day they are concerned about military action. >> why would israel broadcast this kind of warning of an attack when presumably they could just do it, right? >> right. this would signal perhaps there try to put pressure both on iran and the west to put sanctions on iran. u.s. officials seem to be genuinely concerned and genuinely in the dark about israel's intention. >> the down side presumably of any potential attack remains the same, the risk of retaliation. has anything changed that might make an attack more imminent now? >> the risks have not lessened but if there is a window of opportunity. the elections here are having a very political impact. thi
israel has said that we have to do something. now, you have in the space of a few weeks, we have israel saying that they have to take action. we know that the military leadership in israel is against action but what the defense minister and the foreign ministers seem to be for it. meanwhile, the u.s. is also shifting its view. one day, saying that all options on the table, the other day they are concerned about military action. >> why would israel broadcast this kind of warning of an...
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israel says an attack was imminent and the killing was justified. since then, militants have hit back, sending more than 130 rockets into towns and cities in southern israel. in response, israel has ruled out the latest answer called the iron dolma. its job is to shoot down the rockets before they hit israeli towns. the missiles may make israelis feel safer, but on both sides of this conflict, a new generation is growing up learning to hate an enemy it has never seen. >> you are watching "bbc world news america. sailing -- failing to make the grade. the poor condition of a south africa's school is using -- leading many people to choose a private auction. and australian mining mobil is australia possible richest woman. but with money has come a family feud. it three of her four children are suing to try to remove for as the head of the family's multimillion-dollar trust. >> she's the fourth richest person in the world. she makes for many in the mining boom taking place in western australia. the businesses run by a family trust set up by her father be
israel says an attack was imminent and the killing was justified. since then, militants have hit back, sending more than 130 rockets into towns and cities in southern israel. in response, israel has ruled out the latest answer called the iron dolma. its job is to shoot down the rockets before they hit israeli towns. the missiles may make israelis feel safer, but on both sides of this conflict, a new generation is growing up learning to hate an enemy it has never seen. >> you are watching...
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an assault as engines rise between syria and israel. it is a fortress like no other. how did onentru ider one intrud past security to get his hands on the keys to the tower of london? on publice to our viewers television and around the globe. the conflict in syria has widened with israel saying it will respond with severity if any more mortars landed in the heights. this has happened twice and wise israel has responded. today with direct hits on syrian units. the violence comes at the same time as the arab league has recognized the newly formed syrian opposition bloc as legitimate. on the ground, aircraft co. continued their bombardment. >> the war is brought perilously close to the turkish border. one of the bombs brought by syrian air force jets exploded barely 10 meters from the frontier, shattering windows and the turkish side. activists had several people were killed in the bombing. government forces try to recapture the town that fell to the rebels last week. the hostilities that more refugees streaming across the border. turkish ambulances were standing by to c
an assault as engines rise between syria and israel. it is a fortress like no other. how did onentru ider one intrud past security to get his hands on the keys to the tower of london? on publice to our viewers television and around the globe. the conflict in syria has widened with israel saying it will respond with severity if any more mortars landed in the heights. this has happened twice and wise israel has responded. today with direct hits on syrian units. the violence comes at the same time...
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bulgaria is not accusing any group or country of the attack, israel has been clear. they say it is the work of hezbollah and run. >> -- and iran. >> the world's leading power should make it clear that iran is the country that stands behind this. iran must be exposed by the international community as the premier terrorist-supporting state that it is. >> iran denies the charge, but tonight as the airport reopened, the bodies of the israeli dead were taken home. condemnation of the attack has come from around the world. many questions remain. not least, how and when israel will choose to respond. >> a police spokesman on the tanzanian i can't -- tanzanian island of zanzibar says there is little hope of finding any survivors from the ferry that sank on saturday. survivors have told the bbc that many people were trapped inside the ferry, though there was only one exit. in yemen, a food crisis has gripped the country. it's so severe that a million children could die. that's the word from oxfam who has launched an urgent appeal for aid. the country is in the middle of its h
bulgaria is not accusing any group or country of the attack, israel has been clear. they say it is the work of hezbollah and run. >> -- and iran. >> the world's leading power should make it clear that iran is the country that stands behind this. iran must be exposed by the international community as the premier terrorist-supporting state that it is. >> iran denies the charge, but tonight as the airport reopened, the bodies of the israeli dead were taken home. condemnation of...
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israel said the militants they hit recently were hit as they prepared to fire rockets into israel. here is a report. >> anger and grief in gaza. these hamas fighters were killed by israeli air strikes as they tried to fire rockets and mortars a across the border. even as the funerals were taking place, we found more attacks being launched. hamas said it was responding to israeli aggression. >> this is a dangerous escalation. it comes after israeli threats to target the strip. the israelis want to disrupt the atmosphere. they want to achieve political and electoral gains ahead of the coming israeli elections. >> israel managed to shoot down some of the rockets with its designer defense shield. it's military power is far superior. but some god -- some got through, causing hammond -- causing damage and injury. >> we did not choose this escalation, nor did we initiated. but if it continues, we are prepared for a wider fight. anyone hurting israel should know that he will be made to pay for his actions. >> the violence here between israel and gaza has been going on for years. this compl
israel said the militants they hit recently were hit as they prepared to fire rockets into israel. here is a report. >> anger and grief in gaza. these hamas fighters were killed by israeli air strikes as they tried to fire rockets and mortars a across the border. even as the funerals were taking place, we found more attacks being launched. hamas said it was responding to israeli aggression. >> this is a dangerous escalation. it comes after israeli threats to target the strip. the...
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israel built these farms in the jordan valley on land captured in the 1967 war. international law says they are illegal settlements but israel says they are not. palestinians want an international boycott of this food. they have had successes. a co-op recently expanded its measures against such broad use. the farmers feel the effects, but it will not force them out. >> they will just go and sell it in other places. they will not have any trouble. >> these clashes between palestinian protesters and israeli police came after friday prayers. the situation outside the prison walls here depends on the health crisis unfolding within them. bbc news, jerusalem. >> now, he is perhaps the most famous playwright of all-time, and his masterpieces are still performed and revered around the globe, but until recently, one of shakespeare pose a pieces was unknown. now, a shakespeare scholar has attempted to recreate the bards so-called lost play. it has just had a premiere at university in indiana. >> mylar received my daughter and me. come and be greeted. >> it has arranged mar
israel built these farms in the jordan valley on land captured in the 1967 war. international law says they are illegal settlements but israel says they are not. palestinians want an international boycott of this food. they have had successes. a co-op recently expanded its measures against such broad use. the farmers feel the effects, but it will not force them out. >> they will just go and sell it in other places. they will not have any trouble. >> these clashes between palestinian...
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. >> a quick look at some of the other day's news, israel's prime tester has announced there will be an early general election. the election was due for another year, but he said it would take place as soon as possible. his coalition government has been in power since 2009. the radical clerics has pleaded not guilty. the conspiracy to set up a terrorist training camps inside the united states landed in the u.s. on saturday after a very lengthy legal battle against extradition. the nobel prize in physics has been awarded to scientists have invented different ways to measure and to study quantum particles. it was carried out by a french and american scientists. findings can open the way the superfast computers an incredibly precise clocks. authorities say that the body of one of the country's most brutal drug lords has been snatched from a funeral parlor. it was confirmed that the man that went by the alias the executioner had been killed in a gunfight with marines. >> news from the mexican government's point of view was mixed. they were brought down in a shootout, and after initial do
. >> a quick look at some of the other day's news, israel's prime tester has announced there will be an early general election. the election was due for another year, but he said it would take place as soon as possible. his coalition government has been in power since 2009. the radical clerics has pleaded not guilty. the conspiracy to set up a terrorist training camps inside the united states landed in the u.s. on saturday after a very lengthy legal battle against extradition. the nobel...
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demolitions and evictions carried out by israel in the west bank. in this tiny village, in january of this year. are you not scared that gobbled you for this?ichs israel says they have failed to get permits to build. this is the remote palestinian village. life is pretty basic. with palms cut into the rock face. the families here are threaten ed with eviction spirits the israeli army wants the area for a firing zone. he tells me he was born in this case. he said the israeli bulldozers will have to bury him alive. some have already lost their livelihood. this was a palestinian restaurant near bethlehem. a few days after israeli forces flattened this, the owner showed me what was left. >> 12 years. >> finished. the israeli government says he did not have a permit to build here. >> people build restaurants without proper authorization and. they get a warning and democracy takes its time. >> israel said it also demolishes some illegal buildings put up by jews. while it is impossible for them to build on land like this, jewish settlements like this one c
demolitions and evictions carried out by israel in the west bank. in this tiny village, in january of this year. are you not scared that gobbled you for this?ichs israel says they have failed to get permits to build. this is the remote palestinian village. life is pretty basic. with palms cut into the rock face. the families here are threaten ed with eviction spirits the israeli army wants the area for a firing zone. he tells me he was born in this case. he said the israeli bulldozers will have...
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israel says they are merely enforcing planning regulations. we have this report. >> this is what palestinians have called ethnic cleansing, demolitions and evictions carried out by israel in the occupied west bank. here in a tiny village in january of this year. "are you not scared that god will punish you for this," the woman cried. palestinians were forced from their hamas last year. in most cases, israel said they failed to get permits to build. life is pretty basic. with homes cut into the rocks. but the families are threatened with eviction. the israeli army once an area for a firing zone. -- wants the area. one man says the israeli bulldozers will have to bury him alive if they come here. but some have already lost their livelihood. this was a palestinian restaurant near bethlehem. a few days after israeli forces flattened it earlier this month, the owner showed me what was left. 12 years? >> yes. >> and now? finished. >> yes. >> the israeli government says he did not have a permit. >> i do know and other countries, people build restaura
israel says they are merely enforcing planning regulations. we have this report. >> this is what palestinians have called ethnic cleansing, demolitions and evictions carried out by israel in the occupied west bank. here in a tiny village in january of this year. "are you not scared that god will punish you for this," the woman cried. palestinians were forced from their hamas last year. in most cases, israel said they failed to get permits to build. life is pretty basic. with...
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brotherhood has reassured the commitment to the commitment to their region and their commitment to israel and also the commitment to free-market economics. they have been basically talking to the islamists. i think the reality is that the islamists are here to stay. it will take ownership to morocco and jordan and libya as well. >> is this what democracy in the middle east will look like? >> remember, the example is not iran. iran is seen as a failed model, the theocracy that exists. turkey serves as an inspiration. the reason why turkey serves as an example, as lamas in egypt and other places, they have been able to marry western-style democracy with authenticity. and also, turkey is one of the most important economies in the world. islamists seem to be traveling a similar journey, and that is why more and more policy opinion is coming to realize the islamists represent a threat. >> when we look at syria, is egypt still the poster child of the arab spring? >> not at all. as your reporters have just said, the political struggle has turned into armed conflict. the rock has set in. my fear
brotherhood has reassured the commitment to the commitment to their region and their commitment to israel and also the commitment to free-market economics. they have been basically talking to the islamists. i think the reality is that the islamists are here to stay. it will take ownership to morocco and jordan and libya as well. >> is this what democracy in the middle east will look like? >> remember, the example is not iran. iran is seen as a failed model, the theocracy that...
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an israeli soldier and three militants up and killed on the border between israel and egypt keeping israel says the militants were heavily armed and opened fire on soldiers guarding construction workers building an extension of the border fence. one other soldier was wounded in the incident, which comes during a time of growing tension on the border. president bush your al-assad -- bashir al assad -- the magazine -- they say that they misrepresented the interview. in germany, a halt some in the trial of one of the most wanted nazi war criminals. the court said there was no doubt he died in egypt 20 years ago. here in united states, the presidential races in high gear. today it was the release of mitt .omney's 2011 tax returns republican nominee paid $1.9 million in taxes, working out to our rate of just over 14%. critics say romney should release more returns, but so far he has resisted doing so. if a debate of something so dry as tax returns makes people so angry, but there is a wonder if the two sides will ever work together. we have more on where the battle lines are drawn. >> the highs
an israeli soldier and three militants up and killed on the border between israel and egypt keeping israel says the militants were heavily armed and opened fire on soldiers guarding construction workers building an extension of the border fence. one other soldier was wounded in the incident, which comes during a time of growing tension on the border. president bush your al-assad -- bashir al assad -- the magazine -- they say that they misrepresented the interview. in germany, a halt some in the...
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if it in -- israel will react firmly to it. israeli tourists have been targeted in thailand, india, and georgia. >> we stand with the people of israel and the people of bulgaria in this difficult time. going forward, the u.s. will support our friends and allies as they confront terrorism, and of course our commitment to israel's security is unshakable. >> israel says that they have no specific security adviser against bulgaria. however, with this deadly blast coming 18 years to the day of a bombing of a israeli center in argentina, security is stepped up for bulgaria's jewish community. >> now to somalia where a year ago the u.n. declared a famine in half of the country. it came after a devastating drought that affected large areas of east africa. a global effort followed and the famine was declared over. the u.n. is warning of hundreds of millions of dollars more in aid is needed to prevent another humanitarian disaster. our africa correspondent reported on the fighting last year and has returned to somalia for this report. >>
if it in -- israel will react firmly to it. israeli tourists have been targeted in thailand, india, and georgia. >> we stand with the people of israel and the people of bulgaria in this difficult time. going forward, the u.s. will support our friends and allies as they confront terrorism, and of course our commitment to israel's security is unshakable. >> israel says that they have no specific security adviser against bulgaria. however, with this deadly blast coming 18 years to the...
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. >> they were talking about the prospect of israel striking air ran this fall. has the prospect diminished? are we of course the looks potentially very dangerous. >> i think the prospect has the minister quite significantly in the year 2012. this has an impact on the dynamics of negotiations. it has brought back oil prices. what was bringing china and russia along with your. it is better for us to the side of for sanctions. some u.s. officials are concerned that china and russia don't have that same sense of urgency and it will be easier. >> those meetings are expected to go on to a second day. >> a doctor accused tracking down osama bin laden ran a fake vaccination program to help haul the cia find bin laden. the americans have called for him to be released. features have been poisoned and a second attack the and blamed on conservative reticles. they used a toxic powder to contaminate the air in the classroom. the students were left unconscious. $4 billion in aid for yemen, the biggest contributor, the saudi government pledged $3 billion to help the neighbor im
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. >> they strive to destroy the state of israel and are supported by iran. i've said many times in the past that the palestinian authority must decide between hamas and peace with israel. hamas and peace do not go together. >> the president has become increasingly frustrated with the u.s. efforts to mediate a middle east peace deal. peace between palestinians seems to be the priority for now. bbc news, ramallah. >> for weeks, tensions have been rising between iran and the west. today, the obama administration imposed even more sanctions, this time on iran's central bank. there are growing tensions in in regards to iran's nuclear intentions. thank ytoou for having us. is there any sign of iran responding to this increased pressure? >> the obama administration -- ross strategy -- is to try to subject iran to enough pressure economically and politically to have it modify its nuclear ambitions. we are not seen in iran moderate its nuclear ambitions. the regime is faced with unprecedented international pressure. it will be difficult to sustain that for a long tim
. >> they strive to destroy the state of israel and are supported by iran. i've said many times in the past that the palestinian authority must decide between hamas and peace with israel. hamas and peace do not go together. >> the president has become increasingly frustrated with the u.s. efforts to mediate a middle east peace deal. peace between palestinians seems to be the priority for now. bbc news, ramallah. >> for weeks, tensions have been rising between iran and the...
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the party in israel is set to leave that governing coalition. they joined a coalition to months ago -- to the zero months ago. we did two months ago. prime minister netanyahu still has a majority in parliament. a round the world, whether has become a source of complaint for many recently. london is hoping the rain stops and times for the olympics. in the u.s., millions are suffering -- suffering the worst drought in more than 50 years. >> in america, the world's biggest corn producer, this season's crop is a political issue. the governor of illinois examines the ravages of the worst drought in more than half a century. >> you can see firsthand how depleted, how serious this matter is. >> the problem is repeated as hundreds of thousands of farms across the midwest. record temperatures, no rain, and the withering crop. soaring prices. some ranchers have already begun reducing their herds. a vast range of food -- >> out of our paychecks, we have to spend more in our family budget on food. that means less spending in the general economy. >> reservoi
the party in israel is set to leave that governing coalition. they joined a coalition to months ago -- to the zero months ago. we did two months ago. prime minister netanyahu still has a majority in parliament. a round the world, whether has become a source of complaint for many recently. london is hoping the rain stops and times for the olympics. in the u.s., millions are suffering -- suffering the worst drought in more than 50 years. >> in america, the world's biggest corn producer,...
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tomorrow, we will find out if the santorum surge israel. ... -- is real. i spoke a short time ago with the former chairman of the new republican--- with the chairman of the national republican committee. >> given the trend lines, they could be the next president of the united states. which means that their policies and politics and philosophies will matter. weather in europe or asia or wherever you are on the glove, you have an interest in what these individuals -- whether you are in europe or asia or wherever you are on the globe, you have an interest in with these individuals are saying, because it matters. >> of course, every election someone has a chance of winning, but this time around, barack obama is really vulnerable. >> you have a president who came in on an incredible wave. to his numbers were in the upper 80's and load i.d.'s. today, his numbers are the low and with the crisis that we have on the fourth stage, yes, he is in a bit of trouble. -- on the foreign stage, yes, he is in a bit of trouble. the right republican candidate who can connect w
tomorrow, we will find out if the santorum surge israel. ... -- is real. i spoke a short time ago with the former chairman of the new republican--- with the chairman of the national republican committee. >> given the trend lines, they could be the next president of the united states. which means that their policies and politics and philosophies will matter. weather in europe or asia or wherever you are on the glove, you have an interest in what these individuals -- whether you are in...
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up until now buried in unmarked, secret graves inside israel. for most palace these were martyrs, fighting to end israel's occupation. now finally allowed to come home. this woman's husband blew himself up in jerusalem in 2004, killing eight israelis. she says the transfer will change her life. it will give her a chance to visit his grave. >> palace do not have a stake, but these events today certainly have some of the trappings of a state funeral, a real military feel to it of these men who died over the course of the last three or four decades for people here fighting for the palestinian cause. and as you can imagine that, does not go down well in israel. >> for israelis, the bodies returned today belong to terrorists, militants who murdered civilians. >> people who were victims by terrorists somehow now it's become a political issue. we are against it. we think it's building up more terrorism between them. and this is another step. in that fight, in that confrontation between the free society, the innocent people, the victims, and the terrori
up until now buried in unmarked, secret graves inside israel. for most palace these were martyrs, fighting to end israel's occupation. now finally allowed to come home. this woman's husband blew himself up in jerusalem in 2004, killing eight israelis. she says the transfer will change her life. it will give her a chance to visit his grave. >> palace do not have a stake, but these events today certainly have some of the trappings of a state funeral, a real military feel to it of these men...
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still have any influence over israel? >> we will see. when the u.s. officials have made the statement, then stand aside. israel will make decisions about its own security as it seems appropriate, and i think that is the situation. >> we are getting a lot of conflicting messages. we have got catherine action saying they want talks, halting the oil exports. what are you making of this? what is going on in the iranian psyche? >> this is a moment of high stakes poker. it is a moment in which iran, determined to continue this program, is being confronted by a strong international coalition saying no. and the next few weeks are going to be very -- the nervousness is only beginning. it will only get more intense as the days go on. >> david, thank you. >> in yemen, people will go to the polls tomorrow to elect their new president, but there is only one candidate on the ballot, the current country vice president. eight months after an assassination attempt on another forced him abroad. we report on the ballots and what it means for the country's future. >> in
still have any influence over israel? >> we will see. when the u.s. officials have made the statement, then stand aside. israel will make decisions about its own security as it seems appropriate, and i think that is the situation. >> we are getting a lot of conflicting messages. we have got catherine action saying they want talks, halting the oil exports. what are you making of this? what is going on in the iranian psyche? >> this is a moment of high stakes poker. it is a...
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commitment to stability in egypt on the region, the commitment to the camp david peace treaty with israel, and the commitment to free-market economics. the americans and the french and the brits have been talking to the islamists in egypt and morocco and other places. the reality is that the islamists are here to stay. the reality is the islamists will take ownership of this seat of power from egypt to morocco and jordan. >> is this what democracy in the new middle east will look like? >> remember, the inspiration and the example is not iran. iran is seen as a failed model. the theocracy that exists in iran. turkey served as an inspiration and as an example. the reason is because turkey has been able to marry western-style democracy with authenticity, which is islamic identity. turkey is one of the most important growing economies in the world. islamist seem to be traveling a similar journey to their turkish counterpart. that is why more and more western foreign policy opinion is coming to realize that the islamists do not present a threat. >> when we look over the border at syria, is egy
commitment to stability in egypt on the region, the commitment to the camp david peace treaty with israel, and the commitment to free-market economics. the americans and the french and the brits have been talking to the islamists in egypt and morocco and other places. the reality is that the islamists are here to stay. the reality is the islamists will take ownership of this seat of power from egypt to morocco and jordan. >> is this what democracy in the new middle east will look like?...
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. >> talks between israel and palestine are breaking down completely. speaking in your, but he said they are facing a crisis. >> there can be only one view of the israeli government's actions in our homeland, and it -- and of the position it has provided us with regarding the substantive agreement to end the conflict and achieve peace, that one understanding leads to one conclusion, that the reece daily -- the israeli government rejects the to-state solution >> prime minister benjamin netanyahu then to the stand. he wasted no time in condemning saying its speech, was libelous. he then claimed iran will have enough enriched uranium to make a nuclear bomb by next summer. >> at this late hour, there is only one way to peacefully prevent iran from getting a tobben bomb spirited and that is, by placing a clear red line -- getting atomic bombs. and that is, by placing a clear red line on iran's nuclear program. it redlines do not lead to war. president kennedy set a red line during the cuban missile crisis. it also prevented a war and help preserve the peace
. >> talks between israel and palestine are breaking down completely. speaking in your, but he said they are facing a crisis. >> there can be only one view of the israeli government's actions in our homeland, and it -- and of the position it has provided us with regarding the substantive agreement to end the conflict and achieve peace, that one understanding leads to one conclusion, that the reece daily -- the israeli government rejects the to-state solution >> prime minister...
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people are asking their government in israel for gas masks now. he should understand that one use of any type of poison gas would be the end of the line for him. >> people keep saying, it is the end of the line. he is continuing to do exactly what he wants. he clearly does not care what you or anybody else in the international community says. >> he has disregarded the international community and he has been enabled by the iranians, the russians, and the chinese. we have to continue to put pressure on the chinese and the russians. we have to bring together coalitions outside the un and within the region to bring to bear pressure on the regime and support for the resistance. the resistance has grown larger by doubling in the last couple of weeks. they're having much more success than they have had before. the tipping point -- there is no question his days are numbered. >> senator, thank you very much for joining us. capitol hill was a busy place today. tim geithner found himself in the hot seat testifying before a house committee. he received repeat
people are asking their government in israel for gas masks now. he should understand that one use of any type of poison gas would be the end of the line for him. >> people keep saying, it is the end of the line. he is continuing to do exactly what he wants. he clearly does not care what you or anybody else in the international community says. >> he has disregarded the international community and he has been enabled by the iranians, the russians, and the chinese. we have to continue...